Saxifraga hostii
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updated: added late summer picture
a.k.a. Encrusted Saxifrage, Silver Saxifrage
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Silver/Gray
Smooth-Textured
Leathery-Textured
Family: Saxifragaceae
Genus: Saxifraga
Species: hostii
Type: Perennial
Type other: Alpine & Rock
Height: 6-24 in. (15-60 cm)
Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5a to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Sun Exposure to: Partial Shade
Bloom Color: White/Near White
Foliage: Evergreen
Soil pH from: 6.6 to 7.0 (neutral)
Soil pH to: 8.1 to 8.5 (strongly alkaline)
Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball. From herbaceous stem cuttings. From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse, stratify if sowing indoors
Seed: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Otherdetails: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater. Suitable for growing in containers
